Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy flavors of this Easy Coconut Cream Pie recipe! This luscious dessert combines a flaky crust with a velvety coconut custard filling, topped with billowy whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Perfect for any occasion, this easy coconut cream pie recipe will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by pre-baking according to package instructions and let cool completely
- Make the coconut custard by whisking together milk, coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan until thickened
- Temper egg yolks with hot milk mixture then return to saucepan and cook until very thick
- Stir in butter, vanilla, and shredded coconut
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form
- Fold half of whipped cream into coconut custard
- Pour filling into cooled pie crust
- Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sprinkle with toasted coconut
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, toast your shredded coconut before adding it to the custard
- Make sure to whisk constantly while cooking the custard to prevent lumps
- Chill the pie thoroughly before serving for clean slices
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest, creamiest texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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